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Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) fishing conditions · New York

Today 11 am to tonight 4 amRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 92. Water is 47°, inside their 45–68° range, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Log a trip here
Right now: 92 for rainbow trout, goTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 923 am
  2. 92
  3. 92
  4. 926 am
  5. 82
  6. 82
  7. 829 am
  8. 82
  9. 92
  10. 9212 pm
  11. 92
  12. 92
  13. 923 pm
  14. 92
  15. 92
  16. 926 pm
  17. 92
  18. 92
  19. 929 pm
  20. 92
  21. 92
  22. 92Tue
  23. 92
  24. 92
  25. 923 am
  26. 84
  27. 84
  28. 846 am
  29. 84
  30. 84
  31. 929 am
  32. 84
  33. 84
  34. 8412 pm
  35. 84
  36. 84
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
47°F

Rainbow trout range 45–68°

Wind
1 mph

From the northwest

Flow
1,010 cfs

steady · -2% in 24 h

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:24 am

Sky
Patchy Fog

No rain expected

Air
36°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New York regulations for these waters.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

92GoToday 11 am to tonight 4 am

Water

47°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Rainbow trout is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Inside rainbow trout's active range. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Catch and release only today. New York inland trout streams: 5 trout a day, any size, but only 2 longer than 12", Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. Stocked-extended, wild-quality, wild-premier and catch-and-release reaches are stricter.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Apr–May, Oct–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on rainbow trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

84Worth the tripToday 11 am to tonight 4 am

Water

47°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Brown trout is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Inside brown trout's active range. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Catch and release only today. New York inland trout streams: 5 trout a day, any size, but only 2 longer than 12", Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. Stocked-extended, wild-quality, wild-premier and catch-and-release reaches are stricter.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperature47°F
  • River1,010 cfs · steady · -2% in 24 h
  • Barometer30.36 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:24 am
  • Sunset today6:03 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

New York DEC report, undated

Names brown trout, rainbow trout, which people fish for here. It covers the whole state, so it may not describe these waters.

Read it at New York DEC

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The wild-trout flagship of the Northeast — the West Branch and main-stem Delaware on the NY–PA line hold large, selective wild brown and rainbow trout in cold, clear, free-flowing water famous for technical hatch fishing. Live USGS flow and temperature at Callicoon.

NY–PA border water: 1 trout a day, any size, Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. A New York or Pennsylvania license is valid on the boundary river. Pennsylvania's own summary lists a 14" minimum north of I-84 and an opener on the first Saturday in April, so a 14" fish is legal under both.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Beaverkill River15 mi · New YorkBest today 11 am–12 am
80Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon)?

Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) have?

Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. NY–PA border water: 1 trout a day, any size, Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. A New York or Pennsylvania license is valid on the boundary river. Pennsylvania's own summary lists a 14" minimum north of I-84 and an opener on the first Saturday in April, so a 14" fish is legal under both.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon)?

state agency regulations apply at Upper Delaware River (Callicoon). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) tidal water?

No. Upper Delaware River (Callicoon) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.